Cuddledown German Flannel Blanket

At first blush, Cuddledown's German Flannel Blanket sounds like the perfect companion to a good book and a warm cup of cocoa. In other words, cozy and snuggly. Yet our testers gave it some of the lowest scores for softness. Other drawbacks? This throw doesn't stand up well to multiple washes; we noticed snagging, warping, fraying, shrinkage, and some color change. Plus, the fabric pills after repeated abrasions. On the plus side, however, it has mitered corners and double stitching, which are hallmarks of good construction. cuddledown.com.

Fabric: Cotton

Sizes: Twin through King

Colors: White, Natural, Blue, Yellow

Reviewed: November 2010

Price When Reviewed:
$89.00 –$89

Pros

Excellent construction quality

Fabric is strong

Cons

Consumer testers didn’t find it as soft as some other cotton blankets

Very noticeable snagging, fraying, shrinking and color change after wash